What are the sections included in CDAC C-CAT paper?

CDAC C-CAT paper consists of three sections:. Section A - English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Section B - Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object Oriented Programming Concepts, Operating Systems Section C - Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors

What is the duration of CDAC C-CAT paper?

The time duration of the CDAC C-CAT exam is 180 minutes. The question paper includes 150 multiple-choice questions. Please note that no extra time will be given to complete the question paper.

Do I have to study the entire CDAC C-CAT syllabus?

Yes. The candidates are advised to study the entire CDAC C-CAT syllabus. This will help the candidates to understand which topics have to be studied in the entrance examination to perform well in the examination. Since the question paper is prepared as per the syllabus, the candidates will be able to benefit by being familiar with the syllabus.

Is the CDAC C-CAT question paper prepared from the syllabus?

Yes. The authorities will prepare the CDAC C-CAT question paper based on the official syllabus. All of the topics present in the syllabus will be considered and accordingly the questions will be prepared for the upcoming entrance examination. Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation process. The official CDAC C-CAT syllabus is released online by the authorities.

What are the best books for the CDAC C-CAT Section A paper?

To prepare for the CDAC C-CAT Section A paper, the candidates are advised to refer to the following list of books. English - Any High School Grammar Book (e.g. Wren & Martin) Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning - Quantitative Aptitude Fully Solved (R. S. Aggarwal), Quantitative Aptitude (M Tyara), Barron's New GRE. Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming - Foundations of Computing (Pradeep Sinha & Priti Sinha)

Which are the best books to study CDAC C-CAT Section C?

To prepare for the CDAC C-CAT Section C paper, the candidates are advised to check the best reference materials. The list of best books to study CDAC C-CAT Section C are listed below. Computer Architecture - Computer Organization & Architecture (William Stallings) Digital Electronics - Digital Design (Morris Mano), Digital Design: Principles & Practices (John Wakerly), Modern Digital Electronics (R. P. Jain) Microprocessors - Microprocessor Architecture, Programming & Applications with 8085 (Ramesh Gaonkar), The Intel Microprocessor (Barry Brey)

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus: Check Section-wise Latest C-CAT Syllabus

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 14:17 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

Overview

CDAC C-CAT 2026 syllabus comprises of three sections:

Section A (General Aptitude)
Section B (Computer Programming and Concepts)
Section C (Computer Architecture)

Before starting the preparation process, candidates are advised to go through the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT 2026. This will ensure that the candidates know which topics will be referred to while preparing the CDAC C-CAT 2026 question paper. The subjects and topics included in the CDAC C-CAT 2026 syllabus will be at the same level as those at the graduation level. Along with the syllabus, the candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern. Read to know more about the CDAC C-CAT Syllabus 2026.

Table of contents

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Best Books
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Marking Scheme

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus

Sections	Topics	DURATION
Section A	English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming	1 hour
Section B	C Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming Concepts using C++, Operating Systems & Networking, Basics of Big Data & Artificial Intelligence	1 hour
Section C	Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors	1 hour

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Best Books

Candidates can check the list of best books for CDAC C-CAT 2026 below. The section-wise reference books have been given to help with the preparation process for CDAC C-CAT 2026.

SECTION	TOPIC	REFERENCE BOOK
A	English	Any High School Grammar Book (e.g. Wren & Martin)
	Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning	Quantitative Aptitude Fully Solved (R. S. Aggarwal) Quantitative Aptitude (M Tyara) Barron’s New GRE
	Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming	Foundations of Computing (Pradeep Sinha & Priti Sinha)
B	C Programming	C Programming Language (Kernighan & Ritchie) Let Us C (Yashavant Kanetkar)
	Data Structures	Data Structures Through C in Depth (S. K. Srivastava)
	Operating Systems & Networking	Operating System Principles (Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne) Data Communication & Networking (Forouzan)
	OOP Concepts	Test Your C++ Skills (Yashavant Kanetkar)
	Basics of Big Data & AI	Fundamentals of Data Engineering (Joe Reis, Matt Housley) Artificial Intelligence for Dummies (John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron)
C	Computer Architecture	Computer Organization & Architecture (William Stallings)
	Digital Electronics	Digital Design (Morris Mano) Digital Design: Principles & Practices (John Wakerly) Modern Digital Electronics (R. P. Jain)
	Microprocessors	Microprocessor Architecture, Programming & Applications with 8085 (Ramesh Gaonkar) The Intel Microprocessor (Barry Brey)

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Through the CDAC C-CAT exam pattern 2026, candidates can check the examination mode, duration, sections, total number of questions, marking scheme and more. The question paper will consist of 3 sections. Each section should be completed in 1 hour. The question paper will include 150 objective, multiple-choice questions.

The CDAC C-CAT marking scheme is as follows: